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Question

Monmouth by William Collins
Use the passage to answer the question.
In which case does a character's actions challenge cultural norms?
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Au liaiman siors the cannon
The British retreat from the Battle of Monmouth
Male soldiers fight at the batle of Monmouth.
Molly takes over the cannon after her husband dies.
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rest of the summer.
[Side note: June 28, 1778] The battle of Monmouth was indecisive, but the Americans held the field, and the British retreated and remained inactive for the

On the bloody field of Monmouth

Flashed the guns of Greene and Wayne.

Fiercely roared the tide of battle,

Thick the sward was heaped with slain.

Foremost, facing death and danger,

Hessian, horse, and grenadier,

In the vanguard, fiercely fighting,

Stood an Irish Cannonier.

Loudly roared his iron cannon,

Mingling ever in the strife,

And beside him, firm and daring,

Stood his faithful Irish wife.

Of her bold contempt of danger

Greene and Lee's Brigades could tell,

Every one knew "Captain Molly,"

And the army loved her well.

Surged the roar of battle round them,

Swiftly flew the iron hail,

Forward dashed a thousand bayonets,

That lone battery to assail.

From the foeman's foremost columns

Swept a furious fusillade,
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Answer 1

In this passage, the character's actions that challenge cultural norms are illustrated through Molly taking over the cannon after her husband dies. The context reveals that during a time of battle, it was not typical for women to be directly involved in combat or to take on such roles as cannon operators. Molly's bravery and capability in a traditionally male-dominated space highlights her defiance against societal expectations of women during that era. Therefore, the correct answer is:

Molly takes over the cannon after her husband dies.